Look at all the options and weigh-up the pros and cons before deciding on a brake, says Mike Sparks, regional sales manager at Pintsch Bubenzer USA LLC. Based on recent conversations I’ve had in the marketplace it might serve as useful guidance to look at choosing the proper brake based on a particular application. As […]
Take a Brake
Brakes 101
In his latest contribution to the popular thought leadership column ‘The Insider’ published in Lift & Hoist International (LHI) magazine. Mike Sparks, regional sales manager at Pintsch Bubenzer USA LLC, guides purchasing decision makers on brake selection. Not with commercial intent, but to authenticate this guidance, it’s important to state at the outset that my […]
ProGMA Pioneers Pick Module Safety
The Protective Guarding Manufacturers Association (ProGMA) has published a blog to supplement its latest video on safety at pick modules. The video can be viewed at mhi.org/progma/videos. Here at ProGMA, we have produced a series of educational videos on protective guarding equipment in the material handling industry. ProGMA members provide fixed protective guarding products to […]
Making Fulfilment Intelligent
Retail has become a hugely complex business, reflected in the escalating demands placed upon the Distribution Centre and its fulfilment functions. To cope, the warehouse needs to become intelligent – and Dematic has the iQ to deliver. By Ian Abbott, Head of Software Solutions, Dematic Northern Europe. Retail warehouses are under acute pressure to change […]
Good Things Come in Small Packages
In his second contribution to ‘The Insider’; a popular series or thought leadership articles published in Lift & Hoist International (LHI) magazine. Mike Sparks, regional sales manager at Pintsch Bubenzer USA LLC, advises anyone looking to succeed in a component sector. Selling or promoting components and parts takes great intuitiveness. It’s not easy. The commonality I’ve noted […]
Flying Sparks
In his first contribution as ‘The Insider’ published in Lift & Hoist International (LHI) magazine. Mike Sparks, regional sales manager at Pintsch Bubenzer USA LLC, addresses millennials looking to ignite their careers by accepting new challenges. Has your career become a battle from one pay cheque to […]
Know Your Imports
Be diligent when sourcing products from overseas, says Tad Dunville, regional sales manager at Pintsch Bubenzer USA LLC, as his exclusive series of articles in LHI continues. The industrial lifting equipment marketplace is import centric, meaning products and components are sourced from all over the world. I’m not here to discuss the pros and cons […]
Why Bubenzer Blogs
Having signed as a guest columnist with a leading lifting industry trade journal, Tad Dunville, regional sales manager at Pintsch Bubenzer USA LLC, explains why content marketing is key to engaging target audiences. Pick up a good trade magazine; it’ll contain editorial content and advertisements. It might also include advertorials (never my favorite read), classified […]
Safety Tips For Using Metal Fabrication Tools
Metal fabrication can create a dangerous work environment. That is why it is so important for everyone involved to prioritize safety at all times. Here are some common causes of injuries, along with valuable tips for avoiding injuries on the job. Three Common Causes of Injuries Improper Tool Usage Workers may suffer injuries due to […]
Lessons in Liability
In the third of a series of guest articles exclusively published in Lift and Hoist International (LHI), Tad Dunville, regional sales manager at Pintsch Bubenzer USA LLC comments on why you should always adhere to manufacturers’ recommendations. Undoubtedly, we live in a litigious society here in the U.S. There is a tendency therefore to talk about […]